The Hamster Kombat token mint will commence on September 26 at 10:00 UTC, and network activity on The Open Network (TON) blockchain is expected to increase significantly.
This event is anticipated to strain the blockchain’s infrastructure considerably, as Hamster Kombat boasts a monthly active user base of 100 million. The TON community has been alerted to prepare for potential operational challenges during this high-traffic period.
Urgent preparations for validators
In anticipation of the increased load from the Hamster Kombat token mint, TON has advised its validators to remain on standby from September 26 through September 29. Validators are encouraged to follow the TonStatus channel on Telegram for prompt communication regarding network conditions and necessary responses. The announcement emphasizes the urgency of this situation, advising validators to act quickly in response to any requests during this critical time.
Dear TON ValidatorWe would like to notify you that from the 26th of September 10:00 UTC we are expecting an increased load on the TON blockchain, as the Hamster Kombat game project with more than 100 million monthly active users will be minting coins on the blockchain, which is…
— TON Status (@ToncoinStatus) September 26, 2024
The TON team has indicated that emergency measures may arise, and validators are expected to closely monitor their hardware and overall validator status throughout the token mint period. The anticipation surrounding the Hamster Kombat airdrop is unprecedented, with projections of it being the largest in cryptocurrency history. Hamster Kombat has amassed over 300 million accounts, contributing to its substantial active user base, which includes approximately 32 million daily users.
Concerns over network capacity
The scale of the Hamster Kombat project raises significant questions about TON’s capacity to handle the impending influx of transactions. The mini-game currently features 55 million bound wallets, prompting concerns regarding the blockchain’s ability to support many simultaneous users. Previous experiences indicate potential vulnerabilities; the network faced significant downtime in August due to traffic from the DOGS memecoin launch. This incident resulted in operational disruptions lasting approximately seven hours.
During that period, major exchanges such as Binance and ByBit temporarily suspended withdrawals and deposits involving the TON network due to transaction surges. The DOGS launch led to over 20 million transactions in just two days, illustrating the network’s susceptibility to sudden increases in activity. The upcoming Hamster Kombat token mint is expected to generate even more transactions, raising the stakes for the TON blockchain.
Future network improvements
In response to the challenges faced during the DOGS memecoin frenzy, TON developers announced plans to enhance the network’s decentralized penalty system. These improvements aim to identify underperforming validators better and promote overall stability within the TON ecosystem. With the impending Hamster Kombat token mint, these updates will be crucial in managing the anticipated surge in network activity.
As the launch date approaches, the TON community remains vigilant. The stakes are high, with millions of users potentially interacting with the blockchain concurrently. The success of the Hamster Kombat token mint could determine the future stability and scalability of the TON network, underscoring the importance of effective preparedness and robust infrastructure. In the coming days, users and developers will closely monitor the blockchain’s ability to withstand this increased load.
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